DWI

After a long, cold winter in Minnesota, you’re no doubt counting yourself among those who are excited that summer is just around the corner. With more than 10,000 lakes spread throughout the state, including the nearby bordering Lake Superior, you might be gearing up...

Everything a person says or does during a Minnesota traffic stop can have a significant impact on the ultimate outcome of a case, if the individual is taken into police custody. For instance, if a police officer asks a driver to exit a vehicle, then inquires as to...

Minnesota police have stated that the primary factor in a Sept. 2021 car accident was excessive speed. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. and involved several vehicles. The woman who was driving the vehicle that caused the initial impact is facing...

When pulled over for suspected drunk driving, there is a lot on the line for you. If arrested for drunk driving, your reputation could be in ruins, and if convicted, you could face possible jail time and other penalties. If you find yourself in this situation, it is...

A group of people ranging in ages from 15 to 44 reportedly attended a UFC event at a public venue before getting into the same vehicle to travel after the show. The 15-year-old later spoke to police saying he was initially planning on driving, when the older gentleman...

Many Minnesota college campuses are full of students who are of legal age to consume alcohol. There are also students who engage in underage drinking. In either case, if a student is pulled over in a traffic stop, it is critical to know his or her rights and how to...

Driving under the influence of alcohol or any other impairing substance is not something the state of Minnesota takes lightly. That said, the state also understands that people are human and make mistakes. The consequences associated with a DUI conviction can be steep...

Minnesota has conditions that come with obtaining a driver’s license and operating a vehicle in the state. One of them is that people will abide by implied consent laws. This means they agree to participate in sobriety testing if they are pulled over for suspected...

If you have ever seen the flashing lights of a law enforcement vehicle in your rearview mirror, you know how one traffic stop can lead to serious consequences. In Minnesota, a DWI can lead to penalties that can include everything from time behind bars to expensive...

There are many penalties associated with an arrest or conviction on a driving while impaired charge. For many Minnesota residents, one such penalty is the requirement to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicles. Who has to do this?  Current state laws ...